ease

Definition

  • noun: freedom from pain or trouble
  • noun: the state of being comfortable
  • verb: to free (someone or something) from trouble or worry
  • verb: to free from something that pains, disquiets, or burdens
  • often used with a directional word (as 'over' or 'up')
  • synonyms: easiness, comfortableness, facility

Examples

  • He delighted people with his charm and 'ease' of manner. [=his relaxed and easy manner]

  • The students might respond better if the teacher 'eased up on' them a little.

  • These features can be modified 'with the greatest of ease'. [=very easily]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah? You still gonna be here tomorrow? Yeah. Come on, let's get some sleep. Turns around, nose to nose and goes, "At ease, Lieutenant." Yeah, I missed your laugh. I missed you. No... It could be work, I need to get that. Hello? Yeah, this is uh... this is Mrs. Brody. (..)
    2014 Godzilla